Week's TV highlights include 'Hannibal,' 'The Whispers'

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Singer Jason Derulo is a judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

Singer Jason Derulo is a judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance.' (Contributed photo)

Chuck BarneyContra Costa Times

DON'T MISS: "Hannibal" - As the critically beloved serial-killer drama opens its third season, our titular cannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) is on the lam in Europe. He's accompanied by his psychiatrist and colleague Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson), who will play a much bigger role on the show this year. Sounds absolutely delectable. Bon appétit, Fannibals. 10 p.m. Thursday, NBC.

'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE'

1 "So You Think You Can Dance" opens Season 11 with two new judges in Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo. It also has a wild new twist — pitting stage dancers vs. street dancers. Bring it!

8 p.m. Monday, Fox

HERE'S THE DRILL

2 "The Whispers" is a spooky new sci-fi drama in which several children begin conversing with an imaginary friend named Drill. But it turns out that Drill is real — and evil — and he has plans for world domination.

10 p.m. Monday, ABC

FANNIBALS: YOUR SHOW IS BACK

3 As the critically beloved serial-killer drama "Hannibal" opens its third season, our titular cannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) is on the lam in Europe. He's accompanied by his psychiatrist and colleague Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson), who will play a much bigger role on the show this year. Sounds absolutely delectable. Bon appétit, Fannibals.

10 p.m. Thursday, NBC

ONE DIRECTION LIVE

4 Alert your daughters: The concert special "One Direction - Where We Are: Live From San Siro Stadium" has the boys performing their hits in Milan. And, yes, it was recorded before you-know-who quit the band.